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Michael Wishart
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Hi Kathy
We change our antimicrobial disposable curtains every 12 months unless stained or torn. We do not change them more frequently for patients with respiratory viruses; however we did not routinely do this after most respiratory viruses (including seasonal influenza) either.
Verily was correct in her previous message; you should check the claims of the curtain manufacturer against organisms and time. Those manufacturers who provide independently verified data are best, and you should check for both anti-viral and antibacterial claims. Real world testing (ie testing after actual use) is preferred over lab only testing.
Cheers
Michael
Michael Wishart, CICP-E
Infection Control Coordinator
A 627 Rode Road, Chermside QLD 4032
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Kathy Mcdowell
Sent: Monday, 9 April 2018 4:47 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Disposable curtains
I also have a question in regards to Influenza.
None of the curtains claim to be effective against Influenza do you replace curtains for these patients or stay with the schedule??
Kathy McDowell
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Prevention And Control Service (IPACS)
Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals
Mob 0407 264 379 | Kathy.mcdowell@health.nsw.gov.au
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Verily Thomas
Sent: Monday, 9 April 2018 10:39 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: Disposable curtains
Hi All
We have had our disposable curtains for about 3 years now. The decision we made following an actual trial in high risk MRO areas where the curtains were left for a period of 7months and then tested with no growth (VRE or MRSA or other except an ESBL in ICU:
1. 6months for high to medium to high risk areas (which would be most of our ED, acute wards and peri-op here.
2. 12months for low risk areas (outpatient departments and clinics.
We only came out with this after an actual trial to support claims made by the supplier. I would recommend there are a whole lot of different brands out there so be careful when deciding I have observed some questionable advertising.
Kind Regards
Verily Thomas
Clinical Nurse Consultant, Infection Prevention & Control | Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
68 Eldridge Road, Bankstown, New South Wales 2200
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Juraja, Marija (Health)
Sent: Monday, 9 April 2018 9:54 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: Disposable curtains
We replace every 12 months.
The exception being if its a CRO patient, or an outbreak then changed on discharge.
Kind Regards
Marija Juraja |Nurse Unit Manager CALHN Infection Prevention & Control Unit|
Division of Acute Medicine (RN, GCNS Inf Ctrl, CICP-E)
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Adjunct Clinical Lecturer | University of South Australia | Division of Health Sciences
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Marie Sheehan
Sent: Friday, 6 April 2018 1:47 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Disposable curtains
Every 6 months
Marie Sheehan
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Colin Street Day Hospital
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Cate Coffey
Sent: Friday, 6 April 2018 12:01 PM
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Subject: Disposable curtains
Hi everyone,
For those of you who use disposable curtains, would you share your curtain change schedule with me?
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